blog archives - December, 2005
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Dec
Britax kicks it up a notch
Categories: Baby, Car Seats
There are a lot of nice things to be said for Britax car seats. From a safety perspective, they are widely praised for their (relatively) simple and very solid design; a properly installed Britax seat feels, literally, like a rock. Comfort-wise, children are always very content. But aside from those most critical elements, Britax has… read more!
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29
Dec
What’s your story?
Categories: Toys
When Renee Whitcombe was pregnant with her second child, she looked high and low for a book to prepare her daughter for the impending new arrival. I know that she didn’t find much, because I embarked on the same search and came up mostly empty-handed. From her post-partum hospital bed, Renee conceived of a book… read more!
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27
Dec
Make room for Maclaren
Categories: Baby, New Products, Newborn Essentials, Strollers
No, it isn’t a newfangled shopping cart. This is Maclaren’s brand new entry into the thriving market for car seat-carrying stroller frames. These popular wheeled frames are designed to secure an infant car seat, so you can enjoy the benefits of a travel system without needing to suffer the often dire shortcomings of travel system… read more!
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27
Dec
Driven to distraction
Categories: Infant Toys, Toys
When I had my first baby, I dreaded car trips like nothing else. Especially if I was driving. It felt like I was transporting a ticking time bomb, and if she exploded into tears, I was assured of a near nervous breakdown (or collision). I would desperately try to soothe her from the front seat… read more!
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21
Dec
Bad hair days?
Categories: General, Tips & Tricks
Handling my kids’ hair seems to be a neverending adventure. In the beginning, it was just fuzz. Those were the days, let me tell you. Now, I have to practically wrestle my preschooler to the ground (or bribe her shamelessly) in order to brush her hair, while her little sister cries inconsolably until she gets… read more!
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20
Dec
Kangaroo Korner is back!
Categories: Baby, Baby Carriers, Cold Weather
Last month, we reported that Kangaroo Korner, makers of our best-selling adjustable fleece pouches, was putting their wholesale division on hold. Now, I’m delighted to update that status. We have them back in stock, in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Fortunately, it was a quick hiatus. These pouches are incredibly comfortable to wear,… read more!
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20
Dec
Flash of Brilliance
Categories: Toys
I’ve never been a huge fan of flash cards. I can remember receiving them as a kid, and feeling a bit like I’d just been given a lump of coal (or whatever the Jewish equivalent… a stale bagel?). But a lot of parents ask for them, and so I set off to find some really… read more!
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18
Dec
Pronto!
Categories: Baby, General, Mommy Gear, New Products
Back in October, when we first received JJ Cole’s Essentials Changing Pad & Tote, I talked about an emerging trend in diaper bag downsizing (flashback here). Now, Skip-Hop has released their own mini-tote, the Pronto. In general, I love everything from Skip-Hop. Their designs are so practical and down-to-earth without ever sacrificing good looks. The… read more!
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18
Dec
Hidden Talents?
Categories: Arts & Crafts, Toys
People call me all the time looking for paint-by-number activities. When we opened, my husband (and business partner) was coming off of four years teaching art and art history to high school students, and he encouraged me to avoid paint-by-number activities in favor of more open-ended artistic endeavors. When I first saw Sentosphere Artistics (not… read more!
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15
Dec
Zippy arrives amidst baseless concerns
Categories: Baby, Car Seats, News and Information, Strollers
We received our first shipment of 2006 Inglesina Zippy strollers today. Aside from color, there aren’t many changes to the 2006 version, but these strollers are the first to capitalize on the new partnership between Inglesina and Compass, a relatively new car seat manufacturer. The Compass infant car seat will come in fabrics that coordinate… read more!
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